Poco X8 Pro vs Redmi K90
The Poco X8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra, while the Redmi K90 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $350 and $401. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K90 leads — 68/100 vs 49/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K90 has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Redmi K90 is faster in AnTuTu (3,088,357 vs 1,982,033).
Poco X8 Pro
Redmi K90
- Lighter: 196g vs 206g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $401
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 42/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 82/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3088357 vs 1982033
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1553
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 6403
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (53/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 65/100)
Comparing the Poco X8 Pro vs the Redmi K90, the Redmi K90 scores 19 points higher (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 leads (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 leads (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100). In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100). In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
| Specification | Poco X8 Pro | Redmi K90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1982033 | 3088357 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1553 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6403 | 9300 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2712x1220 | 2510x1156 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×75.2×8.4 mm | 157.5×75.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 206 g | |
| Price | $350 | $401 |
Poco X8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Redmi K90
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Poco X8 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2712x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K90
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2510x1156
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Redmi K90
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Poco X8 Pro and Redmi K90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi K90 leads Poco X8 Pro by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $51. Poco X8 Pro is cheaper by $51.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K90 significantly outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (69/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K90 notably outperforms the Poco X8 Pro (53/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K90 is a bit better (71/100 vs 65/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Poco X8 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi K90 are nearly equal (86/100 vs 82/100).
Which is better: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 is noticeably better than the Poco X8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Poco X8 Pro and the Redmi K90?
The Poco X8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Redmi K90 — 68/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X8 Pro or the Redmi K90?
The Redmi K90 leads on performance (69/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Poco X8 Pro over the Redmi K90?
The Poco X8 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K90 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.